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Q39.5

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Congenital dilatation of esophagus

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A birth defect where the esophagus (food tube) is abnormally widened or enlarged, which can affect the ability to swallow and move food properly.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify if this is an isolated finding or associated with other esophageal anomalies
  • •Document any functional impairment or symptoms related to the dilatation for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└Q39Congenital malformations of esophagus└Q39.5Congenital dilatation of esophagus
└Q39.5Congenital dilatation of esophagus

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